When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Things would only get more complicated if he were to find out the truth. The situation between the three of us would worsen with the addition of this child.

Hence, I figured that leaving was the best option—a win-win situation for everyone.

I grew frantic upon parking outside the villa. Taking Ashton upstairs was not going to be an easy task.

After contemplating for a moment, I alighted the vehicle, walked toward the passenger seat and opened the car door. “Ashton,” I called out while tugging at his sleeve.

Ashton instantly woke up upon hearing his name. His stomach was probably giving him a hard time from all the whiskey he had drunk.

The man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at me before scanning his surroundings. “You brought me here?”

I nodded, unsure if he was already sober or still drunk. “Come on down. It’s late.”

It was already almost dawn by now. Being pregnant, I simply didn’t have the energy to stay up with him.

Ashton sat up straight, showing no intention of getting down the car. His dark eyes appeared harmless, but I knew he was in a volatile mood.

After giving it some thought, I eventually spoke up. “Do you want me to help you get down?”

“I’m going to bask in the sun for a while,” he answered and sat there motionlessly.

completely taken aback. Bask in the

How drunk is he?

time.” Feeling too awful to stay with him outside, I

lay in bed. Then, the silence coming from the living room began to fill me with concern. What if he decided to head outside and got into

I got up and headed downstairs. To my surprise, Ashton was already lying on the couch

could finally sleep

long night, I fell into a

door. By the time I arrived

seeing me. “Sorry to bother you at work,

just rushed over, I calmed my breathing and had Stacey pour Caleb a glass of water. Then, we signed

had lunch, Ms. Stovall? How about a meal together? My wife’s been wanting to thank you. Do you happen

man down. “You’re too kind, Dr. Ludwick. I should be the one thanking you both.

that, Caleb left

to Stacey. “Mr. Fuller wants you to see him at his office, Ms.

See him?

furrowed my brows, feeling stunned. “Has our department done anything wrong

the issue was

“Finance has approached Mr. Fuller regarding the issue with Dr. Ludwick. Mr. Fuller seems rather unhappy about it and wants you to

headed to the top floor

vibe that he did. The atmosphere here felt chilly even in the midst